North Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 5

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Two form teams go head-to-head at Barossa Park as North Melbourne face back-to-back champions Brisbane Lions.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – HBO Max & Watch AFL / USA – Watch AFL

The prediction

North Melbourne moved to 3-1 for the season with a hard-fought ten-point victory over Carlton at Marvel Stadium last week.

The Kangaroos were behind for much of the contest but stormed back in the finals stages, scoring the last five games to record a rare win over their opponents.

After a sluggish start to the campaign, Brisbane Lions are up-and-running now with two straight victories, with the reigning Premiers most recently defeating St Kilda by 33 points, also at Marvel Stadium.

With the wind between their sails, we fancy the Lions to continue their charge here and cover a healthy handicap.

North Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions tip: Brisbane Lions to win with -29.5 handicap